Share a #SparkofHope

Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement. - Nelson Mandela

On the 24
thSeptember 2018, at the high level Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, Graça Machel will make a keynote address to world leaders at which she will present 100 Ideas for a Freer, Fairer World grounded in the work of 100 Sparks of Hope brought together by the #WalkTogether campaign.

To maximise the impact of the Sparks of Hope, we want as many people as possible to engage with this brilliant platform showing how the Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved.
We need your help to reach as many people as possible with The Elders’ request to show the world – and world leaders – that the answers exist in global grassroots organizations.

Here’s how you can help:

1.
Inspire others to share their voice with world leaders! Encourage people to create a video telling the world which Spark of Hope inspires them and why. Simple instructions can be found on our website here: http://bit.ly/2wm64sL and we have a Take Action Explainer video to share (below).Those that post video messages will appear in the final film screened at the UN.

Take Action Explainer Video - English

Take Action Explainer Video - Spanish

2. Help us grow the Mandela Peace Mosaic! Ask your followers to share which Spark of Hope inspires them (and feel free to do the same!). Everyone who takes part will have their profile pic included in the Mandela Peace Mosaic, which The Elders will present to the United Nations. All Sparks of Hope can be accessed via our website here: http://bit.ly/2BPOPpT

3. Join the #WalkTogether with a #SparkofHope movement online by taking a social media action on specific days listed below.

We have a weekly plan to infuse social media with
promotional waves at the end of each of the following 4 weeks. By simply scheduling one of the posts below, you will be doing a great service to grassroots Sparks of Hope around the world.

SUGGESTED TWEETS & POSTS:

Week 1 (w/c 27 August)- #WalkTogether to #FightInequality

To post on Friday 31/08

#SparksofHope are 100 inspiring grassroots organizations working to #WalkTogether to #FightInequality. Share 1 that inspires you & your profile pic could be added to a Peace Mosaic presented by @TheElders @UN: http://bit.ly/2BPOPpT{Include the Mandela Peace Mosaic image}

Show you #WalkTogether with a #SparkofHope to #FightInequality! Post a video answering 2 questions & your voice could be added to a film presented to world leaders @UN in September. Click to learn more:
http://bit.ly/2wm64sL{Include the Take Action Explainer video}

Week 2 (w/c 3 September)- #WalkTogether for #HealthforAll

To post on Thursday 06/09 - *Please use "The Elders #HealthForAll" video for the posts below

63 million Indians live in poverty due to #healthcare costs. Today @TheElders are in Delhi to speak out on progress for #UHC in India. Share and #WalkTogether with a #SparkofHope if you agree #HealthforAll is a human right. {Share The Elders #HealthforAll Video}

Ten countries can bend the curve and end the injustice of a lack of access to quality #healthcare. Let’s show that collectively, we demand steps on the long walk to freedom for health. #WalkTogether to promote investing in #HealthForAll

Approx 80% of South Africans lack health insurance today. Universal access to NHI is affordable, achievable and fuels economic development. #WalkTogether for the right to #HealthForAll South Africans.

Over 80% of Kenyans lack financial protection from healthcare costs. Free Primary Healthcare for all can unite the nation, ensuring healthy, productive people, ready for the future. #WalkTogether to promote #HealthForAll in Kenya.

Putting people’s health needs ahead of their ability to pay stems poverty. Investing in free primary healthcare in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest country, can boost shared prosperity and end extreme poverty in a generation. #WalkTogether to promote #HealthForAll in Nigeria.

In Tanzania, most people have to pay user fees to access essential health services. Increasing public financing to eliminate user fees and improve services for everyone can halt poverty and improve lives. #WalkTogether for #HealthForAll in Tanzania.

The number of Americans without healthcare insurance rose by 3.2 million between 2016 and 2017, the biggest jump in nearly a decade. #WalkTogether for #HealthForAll that leaves nobody behind.

Thanks to political leadership, Indonesia has the world’s largest single-payer healthcare system with over 180m registered users. Now it’s time to invest another 1% of GDP to cover those without health insurance. #WalkTogether for #HealthForAll

The Elders #HealthforAll Video

Week 3 (w/c 10 September)- #WalkTogether for #JusticeforAll

To post on Thursday 13/09

The impacts of climate change will most affect the rights, opportunities and futures of those least responsible for causing them. Share and #WalkTogether for #JusticeForAll if you agree that the time for #ClimateJustice is now.

Climate change is the greatest threat to human rights in the 21st century, says Mary Robinson. Share and #WalkTogether for #JusticeForAll if you believe a just transition demands #ClimateAction now.

No one should face violence or exploitation for living near natural resources. #WalkTogether for #JusticeForAll with @EarthRightsIntl and discover how this #SparkofHope is taking on large corporations violating human rights. http://bit.ly/2IEFunX

The fossil fuel industry is impacting the human rights to food, water, health and more. Share and #WalkTogether with #SparkofHope @GoFossilFree if you believe in shifting to a just and sustainable energy future. http://bit.ly/2mMb8m4

It is undeniable that our climate is changing rapidly and will impact greatly on future generations. #WalkTogether with #SparkofHope @EarthGuardianz if you believe young people can and must demand climate action. http://bit.ly/2zGdyfe

There is still time to #WalkTogether for #JusticeforAll! Go to http://bit.ly/2BPOPpT & share a #SparkofHope that inspires you to be added to a Peace Mosaic presented by @TheElders @UN. {Include the Mandela Peace Mosaic image}

Week 4 (w/c 17/09): #WalkTogether for #Peace

“Peace is not something that you can leave to a government. It’s everybody’s responsibility.” On #InternationalDayofPeace, as the @UN remembers the contribution of @KofiAnnan to #peace, #WalkTogether with a #SparkofHope to build a freer, fairer world. http://bit.ly/2BPOPpT

Young people in Africa share many common struggles such as high unemployment & marginalization. #WalkTogether with #SparkofHope @AfrikaYM if you believe that political participation by youth can help achieve their rights to #peace, equality & social justice. http://bit.ly/2xj8dad

Women are an unstoppable force for #peace. This #InternationalDayofPeace, share & #WalkTogether with #SparkofHope @WomenWagePeace, helping Palestinian and Israeli women bring unity to their communities. http://bit.ly/2QvvDRp

Empathy is key to tearing down barriers to #JusticeForAll & opens a path to innovation. Share and #WalkTogether with @ProximityDesign working in Myanmar, if you believe people centred approaches build lasting #peace. http://bit.ly/2N9toFz #InternationalDayofPeace

Since 2014 @SFCG_ has been working to help communities change the way they deal with conflict. Share and #WalkTogether with this #SparkofHope if you believe creativity can transform conflicts and build #peace. http://bit.ly/2DbMoP6

The Elders #Peace Video

Week 5 (w/c 24 September):

September 24

Today, Graça Machel will present 100 ideas that the 100 #SparksofHope represent to world leaders @UN at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit. Watch live at 9:30am/New York, 2:30pm/London: http://webtv.un.org/live-now #WalkTogether for #Mandela100

Regardless of age or geography, we are all responsible for justice, equality and peace. Today #SparksofHope will join @theElders & @PeaceDay365 @UN to discuss uniting voices of peace. Tune in LIVE at 2pm/NewYork: http://www.un.org/sdgmediazone #WalkTogether for the #RightToPeace

The #WalkTogether campaign exists to encourage people everywhere to continue Mandela's long walk to freedom by supporting grassroots #SparksofHope. Everyone who has been a part of sharing these orgs is a part of Madiba's legacy. Thank you, this is for you! {Share Mandela Peace Mosaic graphic}

Today @TheElders present 100 ideas for a freer, fairer world @UN that the #SparksofHope represent. Many joined us to #WalkTogether to elevate these orgs working for peace, health, justice & equality. Proudly share this mosaic as you have become part of Madiba's legacy. Thank You! {Share Mandela Peace Mosaic graphic}

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